Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1978">1978</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:: Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Fritz Eichenberg papers, 1937-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: .42 linear ft. (1 hollinger box)
Abstract:: The collection includes wood engravings, correspondence, and a list of periodicals containing engraved illustrations by Eichenburg. Eichenburg's work focused on religion, social justice, and nonviolence.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Friends' Charity Fuel Association records, 1868-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Charter paper, minute books and minutes, promotional pamphlets, cash books, check stub books, securities book, securities transactions records, treasurer's reports, receipts, bills, bank and account statements, correspondence, trust and legal papers, annual reports, annual meeting notes, embosser, and other miscellaneous papers.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Friends School Haverford records, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (36 horizontal document boxes, 15 volumes, 12 vertical document boxes.)
Abstract:: The records include minutes, reports, newsletters, correspondence, photographs, lists, financial records, curriculum records, notes, printed material, school publications, book manuscript and drafts, clippings, and other papers of Friends School, Haverford. Many of the records originated during the tenure of Miriam Brown as principal, 1950-1980, and include her notes, drafts, etc. for "Friends School Haverford, 1885-1985," a centennial history of the school.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

John R. Hawkins '56 literary manuscript collection, 1972-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The First Edition Society's initiative to publish a special edition of the works of more than 60 authors resulted in their correspondence with the editor of the publication, John R. Hawkins. Included in this literary manuscript collection are Simone de Beauvoir, John Cheever, John Kenneth Galbraith, Joseph Heller, Lillian Hellman, John Le Carre, Norman Mailer, James Michener, Françoise Sagan, C.P. Snow, William Styron, Burbara Tuchman, John Updike, Leon Uris, and many others. Authors' typescripts for the preface to each represented work are also present in most instances.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Elizabeth Marsh Jensen papers, 1912-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers of Quaker Elizabeth Marsh Jensen, who worked for the American Friends Service Committee in several capacities, notably in Mexico to assist Spanish Civil War refugees from 1940 to 1941. She was also a businesswoman who successfully ran a ranch in Colorado.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Leon Kanegis papers, 1932-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 linear ft. (14 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The papers of Quaker Leon Kenagis who deliberated over some of the challenging issues of the 20th century, such as civil rights, religion and education.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Daisy Newman papers, 1946-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Typescripts of various works by Quaker author Daisy Newman (1905-1994) and letters from readers.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

William Penn papers, 1673-1987 (inclusive) 1673-1925 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: A collection of letters and deeds of William Penn (1644-1718), along with biographical and historical material, graphic representations of Penn and photographs of pages from published works.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Robinson Family papers, 1723 - circa 1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:: Primarily the letters of Mary Robinson Morton (1757-1829), a member of the Society of Friends, reflecting the social and cultural attitudes of the day.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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